Author Information
Kam W. Leong is a distinguished researcher in the field of nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. He is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA. His extensive research focuses on innovative approaches in drug delivery systems, CRISPR-Cas9 delivery mechanisms, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology applications in medicine.Research Contributions
Kam W. Leong's research contributions are significant and diverse, reflecting his expertise in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. In 2021 alone, he has published numerous impactful papers that explore various facets of nanotechnology and its applications in medicine. His work includes the development of drug delivery carriers with therapeutic functions, scaffold-mediated CRISPR-Cas9 delivery systems for leukemia therapy, and the creation of a vascular microphysiological system to emulate early atherosclerosis. He has also contributed to the field with studies on managing severe sepsis, inhibiting DNA replication, and addressing juvenile macular degeneration through impaired cholesterol efflux. Additionally, his research extends to the scalable manufacture of biomimetic nanovaccines and the use of nanosensitizers in radiotherapy.Aliases
Kam W. Leong is known by several aliases in academic circles, including K. Leong, K.W. Leong, Kam Leong, and Kam W Leong.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
39,199 |
| h-index |
101 |
| Total Paper Count |
511 |
